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Ashley Fields-Contributor

Ashley Fields

Contributor

July, 2023
X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four
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About Ashley Fields

Ashley is a lifelong comic devotee after reading an issue of Fantastic Four as a child and never looking back. They are always up for in-depth discussions of characterization, character history, and ongoing story arcs, and are always looking for how current plots fit into the overall picture of their favorite characters and titles. 

Industry Focus

Ashley has been a Comics Writer with Screen Rant since July 2023 and has a particular interest in Bat-Family titles and X-Men but won't up the opportunity to squeeze in a Captain America article or twelve, either. Character analysis pieces are their forte and working theories are another great interest. 

Favorite Media

Regarding comics, they are partial to X-Men and X-Men-adjacent works and all things Batman but are fond of many different characters. A few of their favorite comic runs include All-New X-Factor, The Runaways, Batgirl (2000), X-Factor Investigations, Poison Ivy, and too many others to list. 

Latest

Captain America charging into battle, as drawn by Jack Kirby (left) and a black-and-white photo of Kirby (right.)
Jack Kirby, One of Marvel's Greatest Creators, Will Soon Get a Definitive Documentary

Jack Kirby is one of the greatest comic artists of all time, and a new documentary promises to deliver his life to the screen at long last.

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Comic book art: The original version of Magneto from the 1960s, surrounded by the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.
Even the X-Men Know It: Evil Mutants Have It Really Rough in the Marvel Universe

Krakoa acted as a shield for the X-Men for years, but reing human society presents a host of new dangers, especially for mutants evading capture.

Heroes in Marvel Comics' Cataclysm
Marvel Is Sleeping on One of Its Best Costumes, And That Needs to Change ASAP

Marvel never disappoints when it comes to costume design, but some of its best looks are in places most fans wouldn't expect to ever find them.

MCU Steve Rogers (left, foreground) with Mario riding across the Rainbow Bridge (right, background.)
Captain America’s Motorcycle Just Got a Permanent Upgrade Every Mario Kart Fan Needs

Every Mario Kart fan has struggled through the neon turns of Rainbow Road, and now Captain America has an upgrade that will make them envious.

rogue in front of her x-men roster, including wolverine and gambit
Thanks to This Rogue and Wolverine Cosplay, I Am Praying for a Team-Up Movie

Wolverine and Rogue are some of the X-Men's biggest powerhouses, and two cosplays perfectly captured why the world needs them together onscreen.

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Michael Keaton as Batman and Mark Hamill's Joker
The Joker is One of DC’s Living Legends, But Face It - He is the Definition of Overrated

Joker has been a staple in Batman's rogue gallery for decades, but plenty of other villains are more interesting and underutilized in comparison.

Comic book art: Godzilla wreaking havoc on a city, as seen from below.
After 71 Years, Godzilla is Finally Ready to Bring the Fight to a New Country - Toppling an Iconic Landmark

Godzilla has made an impact around the globe, but now it's time to search out a new stomping ground by paying the UK a visit they will never forget.

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Women of Marvel: She-Devils #1 cropped cover by Nina Vakueva with Shanna, Echo, Black Widow
Marvel Debuts Its Coolest All-Female Hero Team Since A-Force

Marvel has put together a killer team of its best female heroes, and the world has never seen anything quite as cool as this talented group.

Superboy Petting Krypto DC Featured
Superman Knows Krypto Is a Good Boy, And DC Wants the Whole World to Know

With Krypto set to make his onscreen debut this summer, DC is exploring the origin of everyone's favorite super pet and Superman's trusted companion.

X-Men's most iconic couples.
X-Men is Finally Bringing One of Its Best Romances Back, and I’ve Been Waiting for Years

X-Men has introduced plenty of epic romances, but I thought one of my favorite young couples was doomed forever - until NYX proved me wrong.

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Comped image of X-Men (2010) #41 cover by Adam Kubert with Morry Hollowell, with an Omega symbol inverting the colors of the mutants beneath it.
I Thought X-Men Was Determined to Ruin My Favorite Mutant, And I’m So Glad I Was Wrong

As the truth behind the Krakoan comes to light, I couldn't be happier with the direction the X-Men franchise is finally going with an underrated hero.

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Bronze, Axo, and Melee from Exceptional X-Men cower with Xavier in the foreground
Is Charles Xavier a Villain? It Seems the Fantastic Four Have a Controversial Take

Charles Xavier has become one of the most controversial figures in X-Men history, but the Fantastic Four had their suspicions in Krakoa’s early days.

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Red Hulk slams into Invisible Woman's forcefield
Invisible Woman vs Red Hulk Proves the World Should Never Underestimate Sue Storm

Red Hulk is one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous figures, but the Fantastic Four's Sue Storm is far from afraid to go head-to-head with Hulk.

Comic book art: Jean Grey engulfed in flames  as the Dark Phoenix 40th anniversary cover
It’s True: Marvel Has a New Phoenix Force Thanks to Jean Grey

Jean Grey is synonymous with the Phoenix Force, but the founding X-Men member has just empowered a new character, gifting them with the cosmic entity.

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Fantastic Four Team Comic Cover Art
Why Do the Fantastic Four Have Different Powers? Well, It's Complicated

Every member of the Fantastic Four has a unique ability, but it turns out that their power sets were never chosen at random and each holds meaning.

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Avengers #19 Schiti Cover Crop with Doom, Storm, Iron Man, Vision, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and Scarlet Witch
We Need to Stop Pretending This Avengers Member Isn't Marvel's Most Powerful Hero of All Time

The Avengers boast some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe, and there is little they can't accomplish, yet one member stands out.

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MCU's Deadpool with Marvel Comics' Deadpool in a ripped suit holding a gun behind him.
Marvel Just Nerfed Deadpool’s Greatest Power: “Your Days of Growing Back Arms and Legs Are Over”

Deadpool might have cheated death again, but this time it comes with a high cost: his healing factor is cut in half, in a major change for the hero.

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Spider-Gwen as the Herald of Galactus.
Spider-Man Meets D&D: Marvel Just Set Up Our Favorite Hero Squad in Ages

Spider-Gwen has recruited an intriguing band of allies as she prepares to confront Galactus, reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

dc's poison ivy
Poison Ivy Lays Out Her New Powers in the Clearest Way Possible

After an eventful few years, Poison Ivy clarifies which superpowers she commands in modern DC lore - and what's still to come.

Magneto vs Iron Man AvX
“I Will Not Call Upon Others:” How Magneto’s Worst Trait is Endangering X-Men’s New Alliance

An attack at the X-Men's base shows that some things about Magneto never change, and that could spell bad news for the new alliance with the Avengers.